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forest

[fawr-ist, for-] / ˈfɔr ɪst, ˈfɒr- /


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“I think we all agree that something needs to be done,” Yana Valachovic, a forest advisor at the University of California and a technical advisor to the state board, said during Wednesday’s meeting.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 19, 2026

Worse, the “don’t touch it” mentality allowed forest overgrowth, bug infestations and fuel buildup that have fed cataclysmic fires—with all the attendant consequences for habitat, resources and scenery.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 19, 2026

The car turns onto a dark road that, to the youngsters’ growing unease, appears to stretch on forever through an infinite forest.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 19, 2026

A forest fire in the Landes region of southwest France reignited early Saturday forcing the evacuation of another 100 residents and holidaymakers around the town of Luglon, authorities said.

From Barron's Aug. 15, 2026

A low hum rose from the forest floor, as though every rock and root were vibrating, every bush and bough whispering.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman

Maybe we should all suspend judgment until we see whether the roadless-rule change might, in the end, be better for our forests.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 19, 2026

The proposed rule does not apply to national forests in Colorado and Idaho because of state-specific roadless regulations.

From Barron's Aug. 18, 2026

More than 370,000 miles of roads were built through national forests prior to the 2001 rule, with a maintenance backlog of billions of dollars.

From Barron's Aug. 18, 2026

Book a ride with Cavalos na Areia, whose guided excursions also traverse pine forests and rice fields before arriving at the beach.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 17, 2026

In spite of the physical pain of the last few weeks, Annabelle realizes what a relief it’s been to be in forests and farmland and even on highways.

From "A Heart in a Body in the World" by Deb Caletti




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